Roger Federer wins 7th title in Halle as he beats Columbia's Alejandro Falla in straight sets

Alejandro Falla & Roger Federer

Berlin, June 15 (IANS) Former world No.1 Roger Federer defeated Alejandro Falla in straight sets to claim his seventh Halle title Sunday.

Federer needed 89 minutes to dismantle Falla 7-6 (2), 7-6 (3) and win his 79th ATP title. Besides that, it was Federer's seventh win in as many matches against Colombia's Falla.

Federer had a 5-3 lead in the first set, but Falla fought back to force a tiebreak. Federer pulled away in the tiebreak after 2-2 to win five consecutive points, sealing the first set.

The seven-time Wimbledon champion utilised his momentum to break Falla's first serve in the second set. Falla responded immediately as he broke back.

Both players offered no more break-point opportunities & the second set went into a tiebreak. Federer romped off with a 3-0 lead giving Falla no chance to turn things around.

With the victory in Halle, Federer is confident ahead of Wimbledon.

"The main thing is that I have won. Alejandro returned well and if you lose long rallies against him it will be hard," Federer said.

Falla added: "He is the king of the kings in tennis. I am very happy despite the defeat I had a great week here."